However, not all perennials are created equal.
Other perennial flowers are beloved for their longevity.
Here are 18 long-lived flowering perennials.
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They bloom from early summer until fall on tall stalks.
Agapanthus blooms attract hummingbirds and make excellent cut flowers.
Many varieties are deer- and rabbit-resistant.
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A native of China, these flowers endure a wide range of temperatures and conditions.
Black-Eyed Susan
Sometimes confused withdaisies,Rudbeckiaplants are the later-blooming, longer-living cousins in the Asteraceae family.
The drought-tolerant, disease- and pest-free plants will grow in average soil and full sun for many years.
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Many gardeners lift and divide the bulbs about every four years.
This should give you a clue to the tenacity of theversatile daylily.
If you like orange hues, try a hybrid like the more civilized ‘Orange Crush’ shown here.
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Drought-tolerant and nearly pest-free, some consider daylilies to be an essential part of any blooming landscape.
‘Pink Frost’ is notable for its large and upward-facing flowers.
With proper care, these perennials reliably come back every year.
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Among the hundreds of hosta cultivars, there are fast-, medium-.
The solitary daisy-like golden yellow flowers emerge from slender, erect stems.
The narrow, hairy, lance-shaped leaves are clustered near the base of the plant.
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Two of the most commonly grown species in the United States areL.
muscari, commonly known as lilyturf, andL.
spicata,known as creeping liriope or monkey grass.
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Liriope blooms in late summer.
Lungwort
Pulmonaria plants like this ‘Mrs.
Moon’ cultivar will already be blooming before many perennials have even emerged from the soil.
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New England Aster
New England asters bloom in the late summer to early fall.
They are fast growers and will typically bloom in their first year.
Just ask any bride who pays a premium to include these softball-sized, fragrantblooms in her bouquet.
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Extremely tolerant of dry conditions, it is a great choice forxeriscaping.
It produces panicles of small, bluish-lavender flowers throughout the summer and into fall.
Leathery, succulent leaves contribute to the vigor of the sedum, retaining moisture duringperiods of drought.
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Although not invasive, irises do need to be divided every few years to maintain vigor.
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